Examples of painful in a Sentence
I got a painful sunburn.
We can't ignore our country's painful history of slavery.
His questions brought up a lot of painful memories.
It was painful to watch.
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The alternative — a world in which the United States and China no longer engage in trade — could be economically painful and destabilizing.
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Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Appearance: The condition starts as small, extremely painful blisters on your shins (and sometimes your arms).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
His life since has been a series of painful episodes.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Unfortunately, what was meant to be a relaxing self-care moment turned into a painful and distressing experience for Patrick.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 May 2025
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Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Appearance: The condition starts as small, extremely painful blisters on your shins (and sometimes your arms).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
His life since has been a series of painful episodes.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Unfortunately, what was meant to be a relaxing self-care moment turned into a painful and distressing experience for Patrick.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 May 2025
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“Painful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painful. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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